I - 459 North over Patton Creek
FairJefferson County, Alabama · I459 * Patton Ck · Structure no. 012298
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 509 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,985
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 459 North over Patton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I - 459 North over Patton Creek in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 34,985 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,236 by 2044. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 459 North over Patton Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 459 North over Patton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I - 459 North over Patton Creek carry?
About 34,985 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I - 459 North over Patton Creek?
The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I - 459 North over Patton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.